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Giolito, Sox Blank Twins

Lucas Giolito pitched a three-hit shutout of the second-highest scoring team in the major leagues, racking up 12 strikeouts for the White Sox on Wednesday in a 4-0 victory for their first series win over the Twins in two years.

Coyotes Announce Schedule

A tournament in Hawai’i, a game at reigning Pac-12 regular season champion Washington, and a meeting with longtime friend Eric Musselman at Arkansas highlight the 2019-20 South Dakota men’s basketball schedule announced Wednesday by head coach Todd Lee.

Wild Hire New GM

The Minnesota Wild have hired Bill Guerin as their new general manager.

Denver, USD Top Summit Poll

With 61 total points and five first-place votes, the Denver Pioneers were picked for the sixth-consecutive season to take the regular-season crown in The Summit League volleyball preseason coaches’ poll released Wednesday by league officials.

Senate Finance Chairman Expects Trade Deal With Japan Soon

Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley of Iowa predicts a U.S. Japan trade deal soon., even ahead of the U.S.…

South Dakota Governor Says Flexible Disaster Help Important For Farmers

USDA’S Risk Management Agency has announced it will defer accrual of interest for farmers spring 2019 crop year insurance premiums…

Minnesota Dairy Executive Expects More Enrollments In Dairy Margin Coverage Program

The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported this week that 17,000 dairy producers have signed up for the new Dairy Margin…

No Quick Easy Fix to Worker Shortage

There have been numerous programs over the past few years, both public and private, aimed at increasing the number of available workers.

Farmers Union Lobbyist Says More Hemp Testing Is Needed To Pass Legislation

A South Dakota legislative interim committee heard comments on industrial hemp at their meeting this week that featured both proponents…

Over 300 Requests For Mediation In Nebraska This Year

Through the first six months of this year, Nebraska Rural Response Hotline officials are reporting over 300 mediation requests. University…

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AS STUDENT VIOLENCE RISES, STATE WANTS DISTRICTS TO HAVE OPTIONS

PIERRE, S.D. (Bart Pfankuch / South Dakota News Watch) – Whether caused by the pervasiveness of social media, an increase…

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PIERRE, S.D. (Makenzie Huber / South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota’s workforce shortage and federal limitations on a $189.5 million…

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IOWA STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION SIGNS OFF ON UPDATED SOCIAL STUDIES STANDARDS

DES MOINES, IA (KCCI) – The State Board of Education took its final look at new social studies standards. The…

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GOVERNOR JIM PILLEN PROPOSES DHHS CUTS OF OVER $152 MILLION TO BALANCE BUDGET

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PIERRE, S.D. (Todd Epp / South Dakota Broadcasters Association) – The South Dakota Legislature is four days into its 2026 session,…